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Bail for Sex Offense in Cattaraugus County

34 cases · Cattaraugus County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 34 Sex Offense cases in Cattaraugus County, 44.1% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 20.6% had bail set at a median of $5,000. 8.8% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Sex Offense is 35.5%.

Bail decision refers to the arraignment outcome: ROR (released without bail), bail set (monetary bail required), remanded (held without bail), or disposed at arraignment (case resolved immediately). Only cases with recorded bail decisions are included. Last updated: March 2026

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44.1%
Released (ROR)
20.6%
Bail Set
8.8%
Remanded
$5,000
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Sex Offense in Cattaraugus County, here is the typical range based on 6 cases.

$2,000
25th Percentile
$5,000
Median
$57,500
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $2,000 and $57,500. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Cattaraugus County releases Sex Offense defendants on their own recognizance at a higher rate (44.1%) than the statewide average (35.5%). This suggests more favorable pretrial release outcomes for this charge locally.

Metric Cattaraugus County Statewide
ROR Rate 44.1% 35.5%
Bail Set Rate 20.6% 41.0%
Remanded Rate 8.8% 4.7%
Median Bail $5,000 $10,000
Cases 34 14,564

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About Bail in Cattaraugus County

Bail decisions in Cattaraugus County are made by judges at arraignment under New York's bail reform framework (CPL §510.10). The data above reflects actual outcomes from DCJS Pretrial Release records — not predictions. Every case is unique, and the arraignment outcome depends on the specific charge, your criminal history, community ties, and the judge's assessment. Having a defense attorney present at arraignment can significantly impact the bail decision.

How we calculate: We analyze the bail_decision field from DCJS records for Sex Offense cases in Cattaraugus County. Cases with missing or "Unknown" bail decisions are excluded. Bail amounts are calculated from cases where bail was set and the amount is greater than zero. Data from DCJS Pretrial Release Data, last updated March 2026.

Other Charges in Cattaraugus County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Cattaraugus County.

Petit Larceny
59.7% ROR · 698 cases
DWI / DUI
72.7% ROR · 554 cases
Drug Possession
53.4% ROR · 464 cases
Other
67.6% ROR · 441 cases
Criminal Contempt
60.5% ROR · 339 cases

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Based on 34 cases, 44.1% of Sex Offense defendants in Cattaraugus County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 20.6% had bail set, and 8.8% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 35.5%.
When bail is set for Sex Offense in Cattaraugus County, the median amount is $5,000. The typical range is $2,000 to $57,500. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Cattaraugus County has a 44.1% ROR rate for Sex Offense, compared to the statewide average of 35.5%. This county releases Sex Offense defendants at a higher rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 34 Sex Offense cases with bail decisions analyzed in Cattaraugus County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

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